The best drive you’ve ever had…

[Monty1502]

As per the title….

Some drives are obviously better than others, spectacular location, good roads, cool car , no traffic etc

Mine range from the Pacific coast highway, LA to SF in a hired BMW 6 series convertible ( I had requested a Mustang! ) …. Route Napoleon down to Nice in my two day old R8 and the North Yorkshire Moors across the top to Whitby for fish and chips at the Magpie cafe in my early 911…. However my all time stand out best ever drive was…

From St Moritz , down the Julier pass into France , in my Lotus Elise 220 supercharged, roof down, sun shining, across to the Champagne region for an overnight stay on the way home from the Mille Miglia.
Late Sunday afternoon, 20 degrees no traffic and everything felt “just right “ . I did about 140 miles and everything was just wonderful, perfect roads and perfect car, cruising at about 60 - 70 miles an hour, it was just perfect. About ten years ago and I can remember it like it was yesterday…. I need to do it again ( but will it be as good? ! )

What’s yours ?

[Jimjimhim]

I used to have a gravel one, I would say that was my best.

[Benzinaio]

2018 UK to Milan. Alfa Romeo museum at Arese in an S4 Spider. Pilgrimage back to where she was built, then on to Monza to see the classic Alfas competing.
Regular stops enroute were Nancy, Buochs, Lake Annone and finally Triuggio.
Back home via the Val d'Aosta and St.Claude in the French Jura.

2019. UK to the Val di Funes via Luxembourg, Bavaria and Austria after stopping of at my Sister's in Mittenwald.
Again in the Spider.
Back home via a more southern route and avoiding the dreaded Swiss vignette.

Both incredible motoring experiences and memories that will live with us forever.


Reims Gueux by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Lake Sempach by Jayson Cork, on Flickr


Lake Lucerne by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



60 by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Monza by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Monza by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



The Monza banking by Jayson Cork, on Flickr




Chamonix Mont Blanc by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Saint Claude by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Raisting by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Val di Funes by Jayson Cork, on Flickr



Neuschwanstein castle by Jayson Cork, on Flickr

[Decky_Q]

Up a sheep trail in deep snow, fording a river with frozen ice banks and bouncing up 12" stone steps in my toasty warm L200 on a trip I couldnt have done on quad nevermind 5 up in comfort(ish).

[Mercdriver]

Being driven around Knockhill by the owner, “you will not frighten me, I want to see what an expert can do” I said to him.

Well he did not frighten me, could not believe entry speed on corners, very polished, professional drive, neat and tidy as they say.

Afterwards I asked if that was flat out, he said no a little bit more available in a race but that was pretty close. If you get a chance to be driven by a professional race driver go for it.

Also had the F1 experience in a two seater, G forces were unbelievable and I was used to G forces as a pilot.

[Benzinaio]

Cornering 'G' is absolutely nothing like the 'G' experienced in an aircraft.
Cornering 'G' in a vehicle is in the 'Y' axis which is never experienced in an aircraft.
Aerial 'G' is in the 'Z' axis whereby blood drains from the head.
No chance of G-LOC in any car, just shot to bits neck muscles.

Oh, and good thread by the way, hope there's some interesting replies to this.....

Edited by Benzinaio on Saturday 6th July 18:53

[Obi Wan]

A few years ago I drove my Golf r32 across Blakey Ridge late afternoon on a sunny Sunday. I had the whole place to myself doing multiple runs back to back. It was magic. I wished i could have some how simultaneously be standing outside just to hear the VR6 roar across the hills.